Psy-270 Final Project- Marla’s Disorder Due-Sunday Dysthymia Disorder Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping‚ feeling "jumpy all of the time‚" and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms are causing problems for her at work‚ where she is an accountant. Before I could tell Marla’s that she may be suffering from Dysthymic Disorder I would need to really take a look in her life and understand her symptoms
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER ANALYSIS Psychological Disorder Analysis Your Name Your School Marla‚ a 42-year-old Hispanic female‚ came to the mental health clinic expressing complaints of feeling “jumpy” all the time‚ having trouble sleeping‚ and is experiencing problems with concentration. Marla states these symptoms are beginning to cause problems for her at her job. The limited information provided makes it difficult to analyze Marla’s disorder. However‚ the symptoms suggest that Marla
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Abnormal Psychology and Therapy Common and Less Common Psychological Disorders Many people often confuse normal and abnormal psychology because a lot of people know only about the abnormal behaviors. Everyone has psychology whether it is normal or abnormal. The abnormal form of psychology consists of disturbances‚ disorders‚ and destructive behaviors. There are several common psychological disorders‚ much more than the less common. One of the top common mental illnesses is Anxiety Disorders. These
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Abnormal Psychology and Therapy Paper (NAME HERE) PSY 300 July 2‚ 2010 Abnormal Psychology and Therapy Upon researching what the word psychology means many definitions may be found. However‚ once all those definitions have been deciphered you will find that psychology is the study of an individual’s mental and emotional state and thought processes. The intention of therapy within psychology is to diagnose‚ treat‚ and in time help individuals improve from whatever psychological infirmity
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Theoretical Essay The Three Theoretical Approaches 22.04.08 Introduction In this essay I have looked at the three theoretical approaches‚ The Person Centred‚ The Psychodynamic and The Cognitive Behaviourist approaches. I have done this through the theoretical knowledge gained in class and through my own personal research‚ triad/diad practice and my personal life and experiences and how they relate to the theory. I have taken each theory‚ and the knowledge I have gained‚ and how this relates
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Psychological Disorder Analysis Kevin Scott PSY/270 October 7‚ 2012 Colleen Donovan Psychological Disorder Analysis What is Dysthymia? Dysthymia also known as dysthimic disorder is a mild form of depression. The symptoms for Dysthymia differ from case to case‚ and can include feelings of sadness‚ hopelessness‚ fatigue‚ an inability to concentrate‚ and inconsistent sleep habits—oversleeping or not sleeping at all. In order for an individual to be properly diagnosed with Dysthymia the
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Psychological Disorder Analysis PSY/270 July 18‚ 2010 Aubrey Noble Psychological Disorder Analysis Psychological disorders can be very debilitating for those who suffer from them. Psychological disorders affect a person’s ability to function normally in their daily lives. In the following case study‚ you will be introduces to Marla‚ a Hispanic female who is suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder. There are many different possible causes that are leading to Marla’s
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The spiritual therapies have a positive impact positively on the patient and the family addition to the medical treatment. There are many different types of spiritual treatments and activities available for the patients to deal with the illnesses and to better the quality of life. The life review therapy and the reminiscence therapy are used interchangeable (Nall‚ 2015‚ para. 5). The life review therapy is where people share the memories of their life‚ recalling “the past to achieve a sense of peace
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Psychological Disorders Analysis UOPX PSY/270 February 2‚ 2013 Instructor: Renee Green The world of abnormal psychology is filled with many different types of disorders‚ symptoms‚ and treatment options. Today‚ I will be working with Roger‚ a middle-aged accountant living in San Francisco‚ California who experienced a car wreck a few months ago. He has been experiencing shakiness‚ breathlessness‚ heat flashes‚ and nightmares. He has been trying to cope with the symptoms that he is experiencing
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Critical Analysis of Three Psychotherapy Approaches: Client-Centered Therapy‚ Cognitive Therapy‚ and Psychodynamic Therapy Midterm SWG 598 Bridge I Introduction As social workers‚ it is our responsibility to use the most effective method of practice to engage our clients‚ assess their situation‚ and help them create goals that will produce positive outcomes. Every client will present a unique set of challenges; therefore‚ the social worker must be careful in choosing an approach that
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